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There Is No ‘Internet Addiction’: An Interview with Professor Dans
If one looks at the phone every few minutes, playing a game, communicating, monitoring the price of a share, watching the weather, looking at a map, taking or retouching a photograph, reading a newspaper or a book, listening to music, is it a symptom of internet addiction? “Addicted to what exactly? To life?” This is among the most powerful yet simple arguments professor Dans presents in his article 'There is no such thing as “internet addiction” '. We had a unique chance to ask Dans more questions on the topic!
Alternative Education – Steiner System
We are used to traditional educational systems, but what do we know about informal, or as they’re called – alternative educational systems? Read on to find out why their reputation is growing in contemporary times, as we give a specific perspective to Steiner Education.
Lucid Dreaming: Benefits of Controlling Your Dreams
A lucid dream refers to a dream in which the dreamer is aware that they are dreaming. Sometimes this means that they can control what happens in the dream, but simply being aware of being in a dream counts as lucid dreaming. Studies show that around 55% of people have experienced one or more lucid dreams in their lifetime. More regular lucid dreaming is much rarer. In fact, only 23% of people have a lucid dream at least once a month. However, it is possible to learn to take control of your dreams and there are even health benefits, as well as risks, associated with lucid dreaming.
Trilogy of Faith of Ingmar Bergman
In this article, we will look at the vast cinematographic journey of Ingmar Bergman. When the genius leaves the world of art, everything that remains after goes into eternity. Just like the author who created all that masterpieces. And if anyone willing to be talked about, he would direct something completely different, which could be beyond the frames of society's understanding. And how ironic it is, those all-embracing stories about the imperfection of life, its emptiness, depravity exists important after centuries. Even though generations change, the value of talking about the depth, as you can see, remains the same.
Procrastination and Boredom is Not All Bad
Procrastination can actually be productive sometimes, happiness can be felt differently in the East compared to the West, use of social media can reflect on our habits related to alcohol and men have a tendency to get their perceptions about women quite wrong. We will hear about this and more in this second part of the interview with Dr. Erin Westgate.
10 Inspiring Women to Follow in 2020
The role of women in society has evolved significantly in the last few decades. Women have more rights and opportunities than ever before. These women, and so many others, are slowly changing the world. By excelling in sports, politics, activism, writing, acting and doing whatever they are passionate about, these women make waves in the very fabric of society. Every woman has the power to do something amazing with their lives and to inspire others to do the same.
Funded Cultural Exchange Programs
“Not better, not worse, just different!” This is a go-to motto amongst exchange students when they discover new traditions and peculiarities of their host countries. Cultural exchange programs have become a solution to building bridges between countries and creating opportunities for collaboration. In this article we will cover several scholarships for creatives to immerse into new cultures and benefit from new connections.
7 School of Life Videos You Should Totally Watch
Are you into reading and listening to things related to existential dread, philosophy, and life, from a deeper perspective? Then, we introduce you to ‘School of Life’ and its short animation videos which are having a massive impact on people. Read along to understand what they’re all about.
Reading Silvia Frederici – Wages for Housework
"Wages for housework" is one of the most revolutionary demands of feminist activists and women rights organizations worldwide. The history behind the Wages for Housework campaign is very powerful, and Silvia Frederici has quite of a lead in it. She reflects some of her activism experience through her book – Wages for Housework -, and the book is indeed, a profound read.
Dale Carnegie on the Secrets of Dealing with People
Do you recall how easy it was to make a friend in kindergarten or at school? All it took was, “Let’s be friends!”, and so it was. Now, as you grow older, you might have noticed that that effortless and, to some extent, naïve way of dealing with people no longer works. It takes something bigger to attract, communicate with, and influence people. Curious to know what? Then keep reading, as in this article you will find the secret of dealing with people in your personal and professional life.
Eco-Friendly Travel: Becky Never Flies
Becky was about 10 years old when she read two books that had a lot of influence on her. The first was a non-fiction book about the destruction of the rainforest. The second was a novel that made her fall in love with the Amazon, "Journey to the River Sea" by Eva Ibbotson. Combined, these books made her distressed about the ongoing rainforest destruction. A decade later, she went on an eco-friendly travel adventure on her bicycle. In just eight months, she explored 19 countries!
5 Reasons Why You Should Become an International Student
Throughout most of history, the opportunity to travel around the world and be educated in foreign lands was a dream and privilege reserved only for the most elite members of society. However, today, many students around the globe are fortunate enough to live in a time where the international study is a very real possibility.
Youth Time Throwback: Five Inspirational Start-Ups
Youth Time joins the rest of the world in acknowledging and celebrating the role of youngsters as drivers in socio-economic development in three levels; local, national, and global. The wellness, contribution and engagement of 1.8 billion young people worldwide is highlighted by the marking of International Youth Day (IYD), today, in 12th of August. This day seeks to recognize endeavors of the youth in enhancing society. To celebrate, Youth Time covers most interesting initiatives for start-ups run by young people from the last 5 years.
International Youth Day: Five Young People
Youth Time website is constantly updated with proper news, opportunities, events, tips, and stories related to youth perspective, encouragement and empowerment. This is why, for us, today's date on the calendar, 12th of August weighs more than any other day of the year. On this day, we are delighted to celebrate the International Youth Day (IYD) by covering in this piece the most interesting young people we have published in the last five years.
You’re Never Too Young to Change the World
Today the world celebrates Youth Day and Yash Tiwari is a perfect person to represent the topic. In this article, he will talk on how the age is never an obstruction to having a social impact on this world, leading by his own example. Yash Tiwari, 18 years old, has delivered 4 TED Talks and A Josh Talk, is an international youth mentor, an award winning author of two books, a public speaker, with his critically acclaimed debut novel "A Celebration In Tribulation" written at the age of 16. He recently has also authored PANDEMIC 2020 - Rife Of The Virus World's First Novel On The Ongoing Corona Virus Outbreak. Read along!
Merit-Based Scholarships at Emory University
Emory University offers partial to full merit-based scholarships to prospective students as part of the Emory University Scholar Programs. In addition to funding, finalists will be flown to Atlanta, Georgia for an on-campus visit at no expense to the students. The deadline is on 1 November 2020.
The Platform – Tips on How to Get the Director Right
In 2019, at the Toronto International Film Festival, the European film “The Platform” was introduced to the world. The Spanish anti-utopia struck dozens of people like a thunderbolt, and in a good sense, so Netflix bought the rights and later released the film on its channel. The plot and the general idea concentrate on the social patterns we have in contemporary life. The film starts with a number of stages and ends with the quantity of food to be consumed as the director, Galder Gaztelu-Urrutia, examines religion, racial discrimination, obesity for some and famine for others on the way to a life statement – The Hole. We shall cover more points to get Mr. Urrutia right in this review.
New York Public Radio Remote Internship
Current students are invited for a paid remote internship at New York Public Radio. Applicants who demonstrate previous journalism experience will work on website content maintenance and social media outreach. Application process is ongoing.
Convert CDR to PDF: 3 Best Ways
CDR is a file format developed by Corel Corporation which contains vector graphic images and drawings. It is a default format designed for image editing programs that help get the desired results.
Join the Yacht Crew – Sailing Positions!
Imagine joining a yacht crew and heading off for an adventure somewhere in the Caribbean? If you find yourself longing for the “Aye, aye, captain!” experience, read on to learn about opportunities for anyone to become a skipper on a yacht. In this article we will cover websites that provide listing for paid and volunteer sailing positions.
























